Paul Corcoran, Sacred Heart Messenger, August 2021 In a homily earlier this year, Pope Francis said: “Wonder is the essential religious state of mind. It is a receptivity to the mysterious presence of God in our lives and a movement towards that mystery. Jesus is the...
The modern world says knowledge is power. But St. Bernard recognised that knowledge is only useful when it is directed to the loving service of others. In this way, we cooperate with our God who is love primarily by serving others. A priest is a person who God invites...
One of the greatest scientists of all time was Albert Einstein. He made huge strides in uncovering the laws of nature and his positive impact on the world continues to this day. For example, all GPS navigators – including mobile applications like Google Maps –...
By Bishop Robert Barron The Gospel reading for the Mass of Christmas day is taken from the prologue of John’s Gospel, and it includes what is probably the best-known line of the New Testament: “and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” God’s Word became flesh,...